Apple Ecosystem Lock-In Discussion
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🔴 BREAKINGThe Apple ecosystem lock-in debate has gained traction as creators like Theo - t3.gg discuss the high cost of new Macs with specialized RAM for AI tasks, while Mrwhosetheboss shares his failed attempt to switch from iPhone to Oppo, highlighting the challenges of leaving Apple's integrated services like AirDrop, iCloud, and Apple Watch.
I Escaped the Apple Ecosystem - It Backfired
A creator attempted to switch from an iPhone to an Oppo FindX9 Ultra for its camera and Gemini AI, but failed to leave the Apple ecosystem due to lock-in with AirDrop, AirPods, and Apple Watch pairing.
I hope you already own a Macbook...
Apple's Mac price hike due to the RAM crisis has pushed maxed-out M5 MacBook prices to $10,000, but the creator argues the unique RAM architecture still justifies the cost for AI and large model processing, having recently bought one for $7,000.